2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests

‘If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else is going to pay, it’s not really given by you’; Russia bombs shopping centre, killing two. What we know on day 1,240Donald Trump’s move to take credit for the additional weapons headed to Ukraine at Europe’s expense has created some mild friction in EU-US relations. “If we pay for these weapons, it’s our support,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, on Wednesday. “So it’s European support, and we are doing as much as we can to help Ukraine If you promise to give the weapons but say that somebody else is going to pay for it, it’s not really given by you, is it? We welcome President Trump’s announcement to send more weapons to Ukraine, although we would like to see the US share the burden.”A meeting of Patriot owner nations and Ukraine donors – aiming to find additional Patriot air defence systems for Kyiv and chaired by Nato’s top military commander – could take place on Wednesday of next week, Reuters reported. A ...

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2 h. ago Trump admin is dismantling ‘critical’ parts of California’s response to wildfires

The Trump administration has left the National Weather Service with ‘critical staff shortages,’ according to an employee union

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4 h. ago Building homes on Green Belt will increase risk from heatwaves and wildfires, experts warn Sadiq Khan

London mayor accused of ignoring advice of own climate change advisors

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4 h. ago MAGA Republicans beware — Hunter Biden, of all people, thinks your blind loyalty to Trump is the right call

Biden’s son insulated his father from criticism until it was too late — but he still doesn’t see how that was a problem, writes John Bowden

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4 h. ago Sam Thompson supports sister Louise at parliament to discuss birth trauma ordeal

Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson was joined by her brother Sam Thompson as they spoke at parliament following her harrowing birth trauma ordeal in 2021

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8 h. ago Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight

Police initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boyA small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who they have now charged with attempted murder.The residents of Quadeville, a town of a few hundred people in southern Ontario, are questioning local law enforcement’s handling of the case after officials initially told them to keep their children indoors to protect them against a possible offending animal. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago McDonald's asks public for support as it looks to open new drive

It would become its eighth location in the city

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8 h. ago What are rescissions – and why does Trump want Congress to approve them?

The president is pushing for cuts in spending that Congress needs to approve to take effect – but what exactly are they?US politics live – latest updatesCongressional Republicans are pushing for passage of a rescissions package, legislation requested by Donald Trump that will claw back $9bn in funding intended for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.The bill, which is part of the president’s campaign to slash government spending, passed the House last month, and is now being debated in the Senate. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago UFO enthusiasts in a panic as massive fire breaks out by top secret Area 51

The blaze is part of the Gothic Fire - a lightening-sparked wildfire - that has been raging in Nevada since July 4 but conspiracy theorists are not convinced

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9 h. ago Laura Loomer warns Trump’s Epstein flub could ‘consume his presidency’

Far-right activist Laura Loomer has warned that Donald Trump’s handling of the so-called “Epstein files” threatens to “consume his presidency,” in a stark departure from her usually unshakable support for the president.

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10 h. ago Trump attacks ‘stupid Republicans’ for wanting Epstein files released

Trump continues to disavow members of his party who have called for him to fulfill campaign promise to release evidence on notorious pedophile

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10 h. ago After decades of division, can this European country finally find peace?

Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by Athens junta-backed supporters of uniting the island with Greece

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10 h. ago Trump ferociously turns on his own base ripping into 'weaklings' stoking Epstein conspiracies

Donald Trump can't make his most fervent supporters forget about his administration's Jeffrey Epstein files failure - no matter how hard he tries.

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10 h. ago Enormous fire breaks out by Area 51 sending UFO watchers into a frenzy

A massive fire has broken out near the infamous Area 51, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and UFO enthusiasts into a panic.

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11 h. ago Donald Trump slams 'past supporters' as MAGA fans call out Epstein files U

Donald Trump has appeared increasingly unwilling to release files regarding Jeffrey Epstein despite members of his administration previously vowing to release them

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11 h. ago Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

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12 h. ago Rory McIlroy left emotional as Open moment at Portrush "hit me like a ton of bricks"

Rory McIlroy is back at Royal Portrush for the Masters and admits he was taken aback by the volume of support he received when he played in his homeland six years ago

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12 h. ago Trump rants that his ‘PAST’ supporters have bought into Jeffrey Epstein ‘Hoax’

President once described notorious pedophile as a ‘terrific guy’

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12 h. ago NHS Fife: John Swinney has 'confidence' in NHS Fife despite nurse Sandie Peggie being cleared of misconduct

FM ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

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13 h. ago Plea for more cash to support thousands of families in temporary accommodation in east London borough

Newham Council reportedly spent £69.9 million on providing temporary accommodation last year

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